re: Did Rachel Ray get run off of Food Network bc she's not a good enough cook?

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She's said this about herself over and over again, that she's not a chef. I'm not a fan, but if it means encouraging people who are intimidated by cooking to explore their kitchen, I'm all for it.

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Agree.

I don't watch her show or make her recipes simply because they rarely interest me, and I find her voice kinda annoying, but she definitely fills a niche and does a good thing.

As far as the cookware goes, I have a Rachel Ray knife.. a Paula Dean nonstick skillet.. etc. When I need something, and it goes on sale at Macy's, and it looks/feels like it is decent quality, I'm buying it!

I have both the small and the large of these from Martha Stewart. Love them so much.